Monthly Archives: July 2023

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Coalition of Booksellers, Authors & Publishers File Suit to Challenge New Censorship Law in Texas

On July 25, the American Association of Publishers, of which Penguin Random House is a member, joined two Texas booksellers (Book People in Austin and Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston), American Booksellers Association, Authors Guild, and Comic Book Legal Defense Fund to file a legal challenge to “The Reader Act” (formerly Texas HB 900). The lawsuit claims that the bill, which requires Texas school library material vendors to rate books based on sexual content, violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

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6 PRH Titles Longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2023 First Novel Prize

Six Penguin Random House titles were longlisted for The Center for Fiction 2023 First Novel Prize. The Center for Fiction says, “The twenty-five debut novels were selected from 160 submitted titles with U.S. publication dates between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.” These exemplary debuts showcase some of the best storytelling this year.

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Intern Spotlight: Meet Katie McClymont!

Welcome to the second installment of our 2023 summer intern spotlight! This four-part series gives you a glimpse into who our interns are and why they wanted to be a part of Penguin Random House, all leading up to the intern edition of PRH Community Newsletter: Bookmarked.

“As interns on the Corporate Communications team, we have learned so much about the different aspects of Penguin Random House and the publishing industry. We joined a small, tight-knit team that has allowed us to directly contribute to amazing projects, such as the Creative Writing Awards, San Diego Comic-Con, and OurHouse content. Our goal for the upcoming intern-focused content is to shed some light on who we are and why this next generation is looking forward to working in publishing and with you all. We hope you enjoy the incredible stories of the 2023 intern cohort from their time at PRH!” – Chelsea Kaneshiro & Ciara McKay

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Rev. Wheeler Parker, Jr. Attends White House Proclamation for the Emmett Till National Monument

Photo © Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images.

On Tuesday, July 25, President Joe Biden signed a proclamation at the White House, establishing a national monument in honor of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Emmett Till’s story played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement after he was abducted, tortured and lynched in 1955. Reverend Wheeler Parker Jr. is the co-author of A FEW DAYS FULL OF TROUBLE, and as the last surviving witness to the lynching of Emmett Till, the book includes poignant recollections of Emmett as a boy, critical insights into the recent investigation, and powerful lessons for racial reckoning, both then and now. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: National Parks

As we say goodbye to July, we don’t want to miss recognizing that July is National Park and Recreation Month. “Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation…This year’s theme — “Where Community Grows” — celebrates the vital role park and recreation professionals play in bringing people together, providing essential services and fostering the growth of our communities.” (NRPA) Continue reading →

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Veronica Valerio on Nurturing a Passion for Social Impact Work

Wondering how the Creative Writing Awards come together? Meet Veronica Valerio, Senior Manager, Corporate Giving and learn more about her Path to Penguin Random House, what drives her passion for social impact work, and what moments of the CWAs have been most memorable throughout her 22+ years of working on the program!

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Meet Our 2023 Creative Writing Award Winners!

The Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards honor promising young writers in
public schools nationwide who are daringly original and unafraid to take risks in their
writing. Since 1993, the program has awarded more than $2.9 million to public high school students for original poetry, memoir/personal essay, fiction/drama, and spoken word compositions. This year, we are thrilled to be celebrating our 30 year anniversary!

The five $10,000 scholarship winners, received direct access to publishing professionals through a series of virtual events designed and hosted by the PRH Corporate Communications Team. We checked in our 2023 CWA winners, Gloria Blumenkrantz, Madison Corzine, Isabella Rayner, Melissa Vera and Karen Yang, to hear about their feelings on their pieces, their awards, and their hopes for the future. Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Our PRH Colleagues & CWA Volunteers

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Introducing Intern Spotlights: Meet Hana Kim!

We are excited to introduce an all new mini-series spotlighting our 2023 summer interns! This four-part series will give you a glimpse into who our interns are and why they wanted to be a part of PRH as we lead up to the intern edition of PRH Community Newsletter: Bookmarked. Continue reading →

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